Mice droppings found during Joplin Health Department inspection at Braum's

Braum's, 2410 S. Range Line Road failed its Joplin Health Department inspection today, according to information posted on the department website.

Five priority violations and four core violations were noted during the inspection.

Priority violations were recorded for the following:

-A chemical spray bottle was being stored on the handwashing sink near the three-compartment sink.

-A chemical sanitizer bucket was being stored on top of the sliding lid of the drop-in freezer in the kitchen area.

-Evidence of mice droppings was observed in hard to reach areas below the dry storage shelves closest to the reach-in cooler, as well as in the electrical panel room.

-Potentially hazardous foods in the walk-in cooler were being cold held above 41 degrees.

Core violations were recorded for the following:

-The handwashing sink next to the three-compartment sink was not properly sealed to the wall.

-The outdoor dumpster used for storing refuse with food inside was uncovered.

-Heavy dust accumulations were observed on the ceiling vent cover above the drop-in freezer ice cream scoop station

-Floor grout below the grilling station was worn and holding grease.

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Establishments that received passing inspections included the following:

Whataburger, 2014 S. Range Line Road

Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, 3401 E. Newman Road

Habaneros Mexican Grill, 2526 E. 7th Street